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Posted by on Jan 15, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

Windows 8 Opporunity for Freemium Games – Is there really any?

Windows 8 Opporunity for Freemium Games – Is there really any?

So you better fill yourself in by understanding the latest for what opportunities are available to you for porting your iOS or Android game and services to boost your success. So what opportunity is there, really? Let’s talk installs. Last week at CES (Jan 8th to be exact) Microsoft revealed that they have sold 60 Million copies of windows 8 since their release in October. In their first 2 months alone, they’ve also surpassed 100 million app downloads. When it comes to monetization, Microsoft is leveraging its huge bank of credit card accounts built through Xbox live memberships, Zune (yes remember that device?), etc.. Additionally, Microsoft has their own ad product and are allowing third party payment and ad services. Limited support is currently available. Getting your App(s) on the windows store. Microsoft is currently embracing third party development tools such as: Unity, Game Salad, Unreal, Marmelade, and DirectX (using the Sharp DX wrapper). While Unity 4 hasn’t ‘officially lanuched yet’ it is available to purchase by all developers....

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Posted by on Jan 14, 2013 in Apps, Mobile | 0 comments

iPad 5 and new iPad mini coming in March, say analysts

iPad 5 and new iPad mini coming in March, say analysts

“Our checks at CES indicate Apple will release the iPad 5 and the second-generationiPad mini this March. The iPad 5 is expected to be lighter and thinner than the iPad 4 that was released in October, while the form factor of the iPad mini should be similar to the first generation iPad mini that debuted in October.” said analyst Brian White of Topeka Capital after having gained his insights over the past week from sources at the CES event.   Needless to say, updates to both the iPad and iPad mini in march would demonstrate a very agressive update cycle for Apple, who generally updates their iOS devices on a yearly schedule. AND that’s the problem I have with it.  AND WHY, I think consumers are starting to get fed up with this BS (for lack of a better term).   Sure..   Apple is one of the most well known brands on earth. Apple also creates some of the best products known to man. Additionally, Apple is notrious for creating some of...

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Posted by on Jan 14, 2013 in Apps, Mobile | 0 comments

App Review: Bust a Caption

App Review: Bust a Caption

For those times when you want to ‘Bust a Cap..tion’   The AppFlixion Group, whose first iPhone app (Bust A Caption) hit the AppStore on January 12th, 2013. Features of the app include image overlay captions (sometimes known as stamps), standard text overlay captions, social media sharing on Facebook and Twitter and a friendly user interface.   The application is customized to and currently running on the iPhone  iOS 5.1 with an iPad version currently in development.    “We’re excited about the release of our first app and the future of The AppFlixion Group.  Our company specializes in high-quality, entertainment apps.  We just love to make people laugh.  That’s what we’re all about,” said owner Scott McCausland, a software developer himself.   Bust A Caption can be downloaded from the Apple AppStore for $0.99.  Like all apps in the AppStore, an Apple user account is needed before downloading.  The entertainment-based app is the first in a series of planned releases for the small business.   About The AppFlixion Group. The AppFlixion...

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Posted by on Jan 11, 2013 in Apps, Mobile | 0 comments

Top Tips for Monetizing Your Freemium Game

Top Tips for Monetizing Your Freemium Game

Let’s dive right into this today. The topic is: Using Virtual Currencies in your game to maximize revenue.   Rewarding your users: Using different types of currency allows you to stimulate the games economy as well as the users experience when completing challenging task for instance, you could distribute a type of ‘standard’ currency.  Whereas ‘premium’ currency could only be obtained by spending actual money.   An example of types of currency you could distribute are: Gold Silver Bronze   Simplifying the Sale: If a player attempts to make a purchase but lacks the currency needed, be sure to always provide them the option to purchase more virtual currency.  This is a proven method in increasing monetization. While pricing virtual currency remains challenging task, the folks over at W3i had this to say on the subject,   “Providing to many choices will overwhelm the user and increase the likelihood that they will buy the cheapest package.  Below, you can see Imangi provides four price points for currency bundles in...

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Posted by on Jan 10, 2013 in Android News, Apps, iOS Updates, Mobile | 0 comments

Tablet Adoption over December Holidays 2012

Tablet Adoption over December Holidays 2012

Some interesting stats were released this morning by the folks over at Localytics.  In summation, the Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III were the top two android devices. Over Christmas however, the Kindle Fire HD 7″ exploded in market share with 322% (compared to 8.7% and 8.5% for the previous Galaxy S’s).   Of iDevices, The iPad 2 proved to be the most popular among consumers with 49% adoption.     As for iPhones, the iPhone 4S still has 2x (40%) share over iPhone 5(18%) while the iPhone 4 is not far behind with 36%, and 6% of people still using the iPhone 3GS.   All in all, some interesting stats.  It’s interesting to know where the market is at when it comes down to specifics of device...

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Posted by on Jan 10, 2013 in Apple, Apps, iOS Updates, Mobile | 0 comments

Newest Apple Update aims to stop scammers but hinders legit developers

Newest Apple Update aims to stop scammers but hinders legit developers

“Beginning January 9, app screenshots will be locked in iTunes Connect once your app has been approved. New screenshots may be uploaded when you submit a binary for an update to an existing app or a new app.”   Apple’s newest update (as of Today) in a nutshell: means that the screenshot pictures you upload with your app, are going to be the one’s thay stay there.  Yes, that means no updating screenshots for different seasons, newer updates, etc.. Evidently this is in an attempt to stop developers whose aim is to scam people into downloading their app under the premise of the users believing it is is another app.  This is most notorious for happening with  Minecraft asa frequent target of clone apps, with developers lifting screenshots from the game to promote an unrelated game. One example, cited by Panic Blog, showed a game called Mooncraft with a Minecraft app image that billed itself as “a moon-themed Minecraft-type game for iOS.” But as a Panic video shows (see below), the game was...

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